Internal Auditor

West Midlands Permanent £50,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
Michael Page is recruiting exclusively for a great first-time mover Internal Auditor opportunity, working to deliver independent assurance across financial and operational processes for a leading UK and Ireland manufacturing & distribution business. This role combines home working, occasional office presence in the West Midlands, and travel to sites, with approximately 40 nights away per year.
  • Great first-time mover opportunity
  • Fantastic package and skills progression on offer

About Our Client

Our client is a major manufacturer & distributor operating from a large number of service centres across the UK and Ireland, with an annual turnover of almost £1 billon. They pride themselves on strong governance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, supported by a highly skilled finance and business control team.

Job Description

As an Internal Auditor, you will:

  • Conduct audits across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform detailed testing of internal controls for income statement and balance sheet areas.
  • Prepare clear, actionable audit reports for senior management.
  • Support external audits, annual stock checks, and due diligence for acquisitions.
  • Contribute to process improvement projects and provide technical support on emerging business issues.
  • Work closely with colleagues in Internal Audit and the wider finance team, including management accounts, SOPs/balance sheet, and commercial analysis.
  • This role involves a mix of home working, time at the West Midlands office, and travel to sites across the UK and Ireland. Most visits can be completed within a 90-minute drive from the Midlands, but approximately 40 nights away are expected annually.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven external audit and accounts experience, ideally with exposure to operational audits.
  • Big 4 accounting background
  • Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with senior stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and Ireland

What's on Offer

  • Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
  • £6,000 car allowance & discretionary bonus scheme.
  • 25 days' holiday (including 3 days over Christmas).
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Study support where appropriate.
  • Flexible working arrangements combining home, office, and field-based work.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects and gain exposure to senior stakeholders.



Contact
Jack Green
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6885363
Phone number
+441212309364

Job summary

Job function
Audit & Advisory
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
West Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jack Green
Consultant phone
+441212309364
Job reference
JN-112025-6885363